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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,320.06, 965,279.70 and 496,109.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,320.06, 965,279.70 and 496,109.34 is: 683,807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,320.06 : 965,279.70 = 496,109.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,320.06/965,279.70 = 496,109.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,320.06x = 965,279.70 × 496,109.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,320.06x = 478,884,274,882.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,884,274,882.40/700,320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,807.74

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